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VISIT US AT MYOSTOMYCARE.COMAndy Arden Christina Laurie Lisa
Lucy
Excellence in Ostomy Care
NewsletterSummer 2017
Complimentary visits with an ostomy nurse are by appointment - 6
days a week
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Welcome to our new look!
We thought it was time to update and put some colour in our
message. We have had wonderful comments about our newsletter, the
content and information in it. Our newsletter is to inform you
about new products, let you know about ostomy events, tell you a
little bit about us in our staff profile column, and add a cartoon
or joke to add some sunshine and a smile to your day. My bags are
packed, are yours?
What are your holiday plans for this year? Feeling a bit nervous
about travelling with an ostomy?
Some people find it helpful to start slow, an Alaska cruise
leaving from Vancouver, a day trip via BC Ferries to an island, an
overnight getaway at Harrison. A trial trip like this is good to
see how you manage away from home and help you gain confidence.
People with ostomies have travelled all over the world, using
various methods of transportation (think trains, planes, boats,
automobiles, tuktuks, elephants). And have used all types of toilet
facilities. I have heard that Japan has the best toilet facilities
for people with an ostomy. Hmmm, worth a trip to Japan to
investigate, I will let you know.
For me, part of the travel adventure is the different types of
toilet facilities worldwide. It makes for interesting stories.
Another person who loves to cruise told me that when they go on a
cruise, they put up a notice to have an ostomy meeting on board. A
great way to meet people, find out about ostomy supplies where they
live and swap stories. They also mentioned that they have helped
out by sharing their supplies when other people forgot their
supplies or ran out.
When I travel I often research ahead of time to see if there are
any ostomy groups in the area I am going to. Every country in the
world would have people with an ostomy and it is interesting to see
how they manage, listen to their stories, and see the types of
equipment they use. Check out ostomyinternational.org, or Google
ostomy groups in the country you are going to. For example, there
is a Hong Kong Stoma Association or in the UK check out Stoma
Support groups. WCET (World Council of ET) nurses have a listing of
ET ostomy nurses around the world. www.WCET.org.
Another good resource is looking up your manufacturer
distributor in the country you are going to. For example, Hollister
has a listing of Hollister offices and subsidiaries globally from
Argentina to Vietnam. One of the many tips we give you is to take
double the supplies you usually use and take your supplies in your
carry-on luggage. Just in case your supplies get lost or you run
into problems knowing that your manufacturer may have an office in
the country you are visiting or an ET nurse or the local ostomy
group may be able to help you can help you enjoy your trip even
more.
At our last Education Day, we had a very informative talk about
travel insurance. It is a very complex subject and so individual.
The company was Tugo Travel Insurance.
If you are unsure or hesitant or have questions about travelling
with an ostomy, please give us a call. We are here to help you get
back to enjoying all of what life has to offer!
ANDY’S MESSAGE BY ANDREA (ANDY) MANSON RN, BSN, ET, NCA
OSTOMY CARE AND SUPPLY CENTRE
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When to see an ET Nurse
After ostomy surgery, your focus is on getting better. Once you
are back in the swing of things, life is busy. Your ostomy may not
be your top priority, and somtimes it’s easy to get “used to”
things you shouldn’t have to tolerate. We want to help you live
your life to its fullest - without any ostomy complications.
Take a look at the list below and see if any of these items
apply to you. If so, please come in and see one of our expert ET
nurses - there is no reason having an ostomy should mean pain,
leakage or odour!
1. Do you have a new ostomy?2. Do you have regular leaks that
prevent
you from going out, or force you to change your activities?
3. Are you getting less wear-time than you used to?
4. Does the flange “not stick” to your skin?
5. Has the shape or size of your stoma changed since your
surgery?
6. Is the skin around your stoma often raw or red?
7. Are you ordering powder and skin wipes or spray film
frequently?
8. Are you restricting your diet because of the ostomy?
9. Do you have questions about how to better conceal your pouch
with clothing?
10. Do you have questions about swimming or using the hot
tub?
11. Has it been more than a year since you last saw an ET
nurse?
12. Do you have or think you have a hernia around your stoma and
wonder how to manage it?
13. Has the shape of you abdomen changed? Have you gained or
lost more than 10 lbs?
14. Do you want feedback on how you are changing your pouching
system, or how often?
15. Are there sores or wounds around your stoma that won’t
heal?
16. Do you have questions around intimacy when you have a
stoma?”
17. Have you had your stoma for a while, and wonder what’s new
in ostomy care?
18. Are you a caregiver to someone with an ostomy and want to
learn more?
19. Is your ostomy stopping you from traveling, playing sports
or socializing?
20. ….or do you just need a little TLC?
F.A.Q.S BY ARDEN TOWNSHEND RN, BSN, ET
EXCELLENCE IN OSTOMY CARE
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Helen completed her nursing degree in 1953 at St. Paul’s
Hospital. Subsequently Helen underwent ostomy surgery herself and
soon realized the important role that nurses could play in ostomy
health. Helen’s passion fueled her pursuit of greater expertise and
culminated as the 100th graduate from the Cleveland Clinic’s
Enterostomal Therapy Program.
Helen returned home as one of British Columbia’s first ET nurse
specialists and become a pioneer founding the ostomy clinic at St.
Paul’s Hospital in 1973 and at Surrey Memorial Hospital in
1980.
Helen soon realized that people with ostomies require lifelong
care and that her expertise needed to be more assessable to all.
Helen joined The West End Medicine Centre in 1985 and The Ostomy
Care and Supply Centre was born. Helen’s compassion and expertise
resulted in overnight success, reaching out and helping people with
ostomies.
Under the guidance of her successor and daughter, Andrea (Andy)
Manson, the centre has become one of British Columbia’s largest
ostomy supply companies providing excellence in ostomy nursing
care.
Andrea is a visionary committed to people’s lifelong ostomy care
with the same passion and compassion as her mother.
Learning about life with an ostomy from someone who has been
there is invaluable. These groups have formed to help people
connect with others with an ostomy, share tips and tricks, and
offer a portal for support.
Vancouver Ostomy GroupRemaining Meetings in 2017
Sept 23, Saturday 1:30pmCollingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce Street, VancouverVancouver 20-50 Group
Meeting dates TBA – dates will be posted on the Vancouver Ostomy
Group website
1255 Main St Buzz#18, go to social room (2nd Floor)RSVP:
[email protected]
Fraser Valley Ostomy GroupSept 12 and Nov 7, 6:30pm
Meet at Ricky’s, 19219 56 Ave, SurreyContact Gurjit:
[email protected]
Chilliwack Ostomy Group3rd Monday of each month at 1:30pm
(except Jan, July, Aug) Atchelitz Thresherman’s Assoc., Canora
Building 44146 Luckakuck Way (Heritage Park), Chilliwack
Ostomy Group Meetings
OUR FOUNDER - OUR MENTOR
OSTOMY CARE AND SUPPLY CENTRE
Helen Manson, RN, ET
